Senior Android Developer

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
97K-123K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads architecture, development, testing, performance optimization, and technical ownership of mission-critical Android applications. Builds modern Jetpack Compose interfaces, establishes automated testing strategies, mentors engineers, conducts code reviews, drives technical standards, and delivers concurrent initiatives. Requires deep Android, Kotlin, Java, native C/C++, debugging, profiling, and CI/CD expertise while collaborating with product and platform teams.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
ASTRO Device Management
Job Description

As a Senior Android Developer, you will serve as a technical anchor for the team, driving application architecture, modern UI paradigms, and taking full technical ownership of major engineering initiatives. You will work across the full software lifecycle—from conceptualization to deployment—ensuring our mission-critical applications remain reliable, performant, highly testable, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect & Build: Lead the end-to-end technical design, system architecture, and development of complex mobile features for high-reliability environments using modern Android toolsets.
UI Modernization & Standards: Champion modern Android UI development using Jetpack Compose to build responsive, robust, and maintainable user interfaces.
Testing & Quality Leadership: Establish and drive automated testing strategies (unit, UI, and integration testing) to ensure high test coverage, application stability, and prevent regressions.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Drive technical excellence across the team by establishing coding standards, conducting thorough code reviews, and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Ownership & Stability: Serve as a self-sufficient, hands-on technical lead accountable for application stability, performance, code quality, and technical debt mitigation.
Project Delivery: Plan, break down, and drive multiple concurrent technical initiatives to delivery, collaborating effectively with product management and platform teams.
Technical Communication: Articulate complex architectural trade-offs, technical strategies, and platform constraints clearly to both peer engineers and leadership.

Qualifications & Technical Skills
 

Required Qualifications:

  • Deep Android Expertise: In-depth mastery of the Android SDK, OS internals, framework lifecycle, and modern application architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture).

  • Modern UI & Jetpack Compose: Proven experience building complex, performant UIs with Jetpack Compose and modern Jetpack libraries.

  • Language Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Kotlin and Java, including deep understanding of asynchronous programming (Coroutines, Flow/RxJava).

  • Automated Testing Mastery: Hands-on experience creating reliable automated test suites using Unit Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockk/Mockito) and UI/Integration Testing frameworks (Espresso, Compose Test Framework, UI Automator).

  • Low-Level Development: Experience with C/C++ and the Android NDK/JNI for high-performance or native component integration.

  • Performance Optimization: Advanced skills in profiling and optimization, including CPU/memory profiling, thread management, battery optimization, and leak identification (LeakCanary, Android Studio Profiler).

  • Debugging & Troubleshooting: Superior root-cause analysis skills for tackling deep-seated OS, native, or multi-threaded bugs.

  • Engineering Ecosystem: Proficiency with modern Android development tools (Android Studio, Gradle), version control (Git), issue tracking (JIRA), CI/CD test integration, and Agile development methodologies.

Preferred / Plus Qualifications:

  • CI/CD Automation: Experience setting up automated build and test pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Fastlane) for continuous integration and delivery.

  • Security: Background in securing Android applications, hardware-backed key storage, or encryption standards relevant to public safety applications.

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Target Base Salary Range: $96,500  - $123,000  USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.


Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

  • 5+ years of Experience building cross-platform native apps (iOS and/or Android) and web applications.


Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience building cross-platform native applications for iOS and/or Android and web applications
  • In-depth mastery of the Android SDK, OS internals, framework lifecycle, and modern application architecture patterns
  • Experience building complex, performant user interfaces with Jetpack Compose and modern Jetpack libraries
  • Advanced expertise in Kotlin and Java, including asynchronous programming with Coroutines, Flow, or RxJava
  • Experience creating automated unit, UI, and integration test suites using JUnit, MockK or Mockito, Espresso, Compose Test Framework, and UI Automator
  • Experience with C/C++ and Android NDK/JNI for high-performance or native component integration
  • Advanced skills in CPU and memory profiling, thread management, battery optimization, and memory leak identification
  • Strong root-cause analysis and debugging skills for OS, native, and multithreaded issues
  • Proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, Git, JIRA, CI/CD test integration, and Agile methodologies
  • Experience setting up automated build and test pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Fastlane
  • Background securing Android applications, including hardware-backed key storage or encryption standards

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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